History of Magazine Covers



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What do both of the covers have in common?
They both have a topic of the ocean Of two surfs of the ocean one dead and one Almost dead.
What is the main story in that issue and how does it relate to the image on the cover?
The both tell a sad story of the sea of one we thats already happened and one that is happening.
What design principles are evident in the cover image? Explain
There is out lining in yellow centring the image the words are off to the side allowing the image to be focused upon


5. What were some charateristics of early magazine covers?
Simple, Direct, Some were for war bonds some were for adveritising, Some were for humour.
6. What are some characteristics of the poster cover?
Poster covers have minimal cover lines which have less importance on the cover than the picture itself. The main focus of a poster cover is the picture which is suitable for framing.
7. What is the purpose of cover lines?
To focus the eye on the centre usually the image of most importance.
8. What is an "integrated" cover?
its a cover which has pictures and text which are similar
9. How can the placement of cover lines effect the overall design of a cover?
It can draw the readers attention to other places.

Outside the box:cover line is framed outside a box containing the illustration.
Inside the box: cover line is placed in a knockout placed over a picture.
Columns: cover lines are placed in columns usually to the left or right border of the magazine cover.
Zones: cover lines are placed in separate areas of the magazine.
Banners and Corners: cover line is written on a banner on the cover of a magazine, often in a big letters to attract.
Unplanned and Planned Spaces: in unplanned space, cover lines are placed in tight areas of the cover.


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